need some tech help

[larue]

i just bought some used OEM honda hard saddlebags for my tourer, (they also say tourer on the side of them) but no hardware or barckets, does anyone know what support brackets should i get to mount them. any link or brand is appreciated, thank you

[PhredValk]

Check Pinwall, lots of used parts and systems.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_ssn=pinwall_cycle_parts&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l2632&_nkw=honda+valkyrie&_sacat=10063
Fred.

[KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)]

i just bought some used OEM honda hard saddlebags for my tourer, (they also say tourer on the side of them) but no hardware or barckets, does anyone know what support brackets should i get to mount them. any link or brand is appreciated, thank you

If you have the oem saddlebags, the best way to mount is the way they were originally. This supports them properly and keeps them from bouncing around as other aftermarket barackets will do. Hard part is getting the bags. The bracket setup does showup fairly often on ebay from sellers which includes pinwall cycles. It usually will come all together, perhaps less bolts, when you get it online from ebay or wherever. Here is what you are looking for from Honda just so you can see it. You need whatever is in the pick you don't have yet......


http://www.hdlparts.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=2137067&category=Motorcycles&make=HONDA&year=1997&fveh=124889
Active ebay item
Left http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEFT-SADLE-BAG-MOUNT-VALKYRIE-GL1500CT-GL1500-HONDA-98-01-Q-/110964922269?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19d606579d&vxp=mtr
Right
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RIGHT-SADLE-BAG-MOUNT-VALKYRIE-GL1500CT-GL1500-HONDA-98-01-Q-/200833051345?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ec2952ad1&vxp=mtr

Can be seen in lower right corner of this listings picture all together
http://www.ebay.com/itm/00-GL-1500-C-Valkyrie-Tourer-used-Luggage-Bag-Hard-Touring-Hondaline-Box-Carrier-/251159519972?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a7a4622e4&vxp=mtr

[larue]

THANK YOU GUYS FOR YOUR HELP. tHE SE UP LOOKS LIKE HEAVY DUTY BUT ALSO EXPENSIVE. ANY ALTERNATIVES?

[Valkyr01]

I bought used OEM bags (with keys) and mounting hardware on e-bay. Instructions and diagrams are available on a variety of web sites. I found an exploded diagram of the whole assembly. That's how I figured it out. Now I have a 'rare' 2001 Tourer. Follow the links supplied by prior responders.

Here's another link to a diagram - http://www.hdlparts.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=148567&category=MOTORCYCLES&make=HONDA&year=1999&fveh=3473

Have fun - it's easy - hardest part is getting the paint to match.

Expensive? Maybe, but the OEM approach will prevent damage that one time you start tipping it down on the side stand and realize too late that the darn thing flipped back up. Don't ask how I know. 

Joe V.

Joe V.

[KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)]

THANK YOU GUYS FOR YOUR HELP. tHE SE UP LOOKS LIKE HEAVY DUTY BUT ALSO EXPENSIVE. ANY ALTERNATIVES?

Here is an option that may require more work but will be cheaper then oem hardbag hardware. Note this will keep them from bouncing around as they would with easy brackets and others like that. If this is still too much for you then go ahead with easy brackets or similar, but you will not have a sturdy secure mounting while in motion IMO.

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,43468.msg413406.html#msg413406

[larue]

thank you for your help, i appreciate that